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RGV 600N

1974 Datsun 260Z

Orange Petrol 2565cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,584 mi
Last recorded6,584 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 Datsun 260Z37,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGV 600N
MakeDatsun
Model260Z
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,565cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 6,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front wing corroded

Oil leak Gearbox & Differential ()

Suspect nearside rear wheel cylinder may have slight leak

Various places underneath vehicle under-sealed

Fail 13 Jul 2017 6,584 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front wing corroded

Oil leak Gearbox & Differential ()

Suspect nearside rear wheel cylinder may have slight leak

Pass 15 Jul 2016 4,471 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 4,471 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 2,426 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2013 1,205 miles

offside rear shocker damp

offside track rod end slightly worn

rear tyres are perished

Fail 31 May 2013 1,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake fluid low

offside rear shocker damp

offside track rod end slightly worn

rear tyres are perished

Pass 22 May 2012 98,510 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 98,011 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 97,623 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 97,583 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 96,004 miles

How Reliable is the Datsun 260Z?

Based on 1,198 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
474
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 44
position lamp(s) not working 40
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 40
brake binding 38
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RGV 600N is a 1974 Datsun 260Z in Orange with a 2,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 Datsun 260Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 37,329 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Datsun 260Z fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RGV 600N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Datsun 260Z typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 52 years old, this Datsun 260Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RGV 600N is a 1974 Datsun 260Z, first registered on 2 August 1974.

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